June 30, 2015, 3:26PM

March 26, 2015, 2:30PM

Grafting Workshop with Portland Fruit Tree Project Saturday March 28th, 10am - 1pm NE Portland, Vernon neighborhood In this fun, hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of grafting, the most common method of fruit tree propagation. Learn why and how grafting is done, what root stock and scion wood are and which ones to use. You'll get to bring... Full story »

March 17, 2015, 3:13PM

Garden Tool Maintenance & Repair Tuesday March 24th, 5:30pm - 8:30pm NE Portland, Vernon neighborhood During this workshop, we will be going over the essentials for tool maintenance: rust removal, sharpening, oiling and proper storage. Our instructor will also address handle repair and/or replacement options. This workshop will allow the participants to learn about these techniques through visual demonstration and... Full story »

March 05, 2015, 1:18PM

Young Fruit Trees & Berries: Planning, Selection, Planting, & Care Saturday March 14th, 10am - 1pm NE Portland, Cully Neighborhood March is one of the best months to plant fruit trees and berries. Learn which types are the best to grow in the sun, shade, and containers. Emphasis on: organic methods, easiest to grow, most productive varieties and techniques, sustainability.... Full story »

January 15, 2015, 11:25AM

LT Public Relations (LTPR), a comprehensive communications firm located in downtown Portland, is hosting its annual nonprofit PR workshop on January 28, 2015. The free workshop provides local nonprofits with the tools needed to better tell their organizations’ story via media, social media and word-of-mouth communications. The event, which is open to all local nonprofits, covers a variety of communications... Full story »

November 17, 2014, 10:30AM

Join noted author Marilyn Lawrence for this Purpose Awakening workshop! Setting goals is part of many people’s daily, monthly or annual practice. Sadly, many people set goals time after time, and never accomplish them. Discouraged and unsure why they could not achieve their goals and dreams they lose faith in the practice and discontinue doing it, or do it simply... Full story »

October 15, 2014, 11:57AM

Are you an aspiring author? Have you written the next great American novel, but aren’t sure what to do next? Have you published a book, but need help with marketing it to the right readers? Registration is now open for the Author Education Series presented by Jan’s Paperbacks. This interactive presentation will cover the three primary principles of marketing to... Full story »

October 01, 2014, 8:27PM

Crying, screaming, hitting, biting, and whining: all signs of the dreaded tantrum. Avoiding the tantrum becomes our goal but how do we do it without giving in, bribing, or throwing a tantrum ourselves? Learn to nurture your child’s emotional intelligence, tame the tantrum, and equip your child with the foundation for success later in life. Sign-up for “Taming the Tantrum,”... Full story »

September 02, 2014, 10:56AM

Expand your outreach toolbox! Outside In will share its most successful practices, lessons learned, and tools for outreach with diverse and underserved populations. Outside In assists marginalized populations, including homeless, youth, injection drug users and people with mental health issues to move towards health and self-sufficiency. Their services include medical care, food, housing, counseling, education and job training through Virginia... Full story »

June 06, 2014, 4:04PM

This day is a special time to come together in community to explore, in silence and dialogue, the unfolding of our lives in an environment of awareness and love. We will explore the defended heart and the path of its healing. We have used the tools of resistance and shutting down that were available to us when we were younger... Full story »

May 12, 2014, 12:38PM

In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of springtime pest and disease assessment and fruit thinning to increase the health and abundance of local fruit trees! This fun workshop will be an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of the different types of pests and diseases commonly found in the Portland area as well as the importance and... Full story »

May 01, 2014, 11:26AM

Join us for lunch while Dr. Renae Rogers talks about how to regulate your blood sugar, lose weight, prevent and reverse diabetes and cardiovascular disease, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! This is an important topic for you and all your loved ones to hear! Everyone is welcome. May 12th @ 12:30PM The Portland Clinic of Holistic Health 833 SW 11th Ave... Full story »

March 26, 2014, 9:29PM

A Zazenkai is a day of Zen practice in the city. It's a wonderful opportunity for those in the Portland area to experience a day of meditation, including observance of noble silence, work practice, chanting, a communal meal, and a Fusatsu (renewal of vows) ceremony. $30.00 suggested donation. A vegan/vegetarian lunch will be provided. A reduced rate is available to... Full story »

March 26, 2014, 10:32AM

Do you struggle with sugar cravings? Do you, or someone you know, have concerns about diabetes or pre-diabetes? Did you know that 7 millions Americans have diabetes and don't even know it. And another 79 million Americans don't realize they are pre-diabetic. Come join us for lunch while Dr. Renae Rogers, ND, LAc, CMT discusses some solutions to help your... Full story »

March 14, 2014, 10:50PM

An interactive workshop which will address the difficulties encountered in everyday work experiences We spend many, many hours of our lives at work. Sometimes the work environment is wonderful but sometimes it can be chaotic. How can we use our Zen practice and other tools to navigate this often precarious landscape? Right livelihood, balance, and happiness at work will all... Full story »

March 10, 2014, 4:00PM

OREGON CITY — A one-day workshop designed for public sector employees facing ethical decisions will be held at Clackamas Community College’s Oregon City campus on Thursday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in DeJardin Hall, room 233. “Personal Ethics in the Public Sector” will be presented by attorney and educator Margaret Allee and is and sponsored by CCC’s... Full story »

March 09, 2014, 2:06PM

The museum is participating in this year's Washington County Consolidated Library Services Art of the Story festival with: "The Museum as Storyteller and Crafting Your Story". The Washington County Museum has an extensive collection of oral histories as well as our extensive archives and library housing photos, documents, and artifacts. Join Education Curator Beth Dehn to learn about collecting... Full story »

March 03, 2014, 8:29PM

An interactive workshop which will address the difficulties encountered in everyday work experiences We spend many, many hours of our lives at work. Sometimes the work environment is wonderful but sometimes it can be chaotic. How can we use our Zen practice and other tools to navigate this often precarious landscape? Right livelihood, balance, and happiness at work will all... Full story »